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Vegan Eggplant Carnitas Tacos

Delicious and hearty vegan tacos made with roasted eggplant, seasoned to perfection for a carnitas-style filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Tacos
Cuisine: Mexican, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Eggplant Filling
  • 2 medium eggplants peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup red onion sliced, for topping
  • 1 cup avocado sliced, for topping
  • 1 cup salsa for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Eggplant
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced eggplant, olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Toss to coat evenly.
  3. Spread the eggplant mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the eggplant is tender and slightly caramelized.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Once the eggplant is roasted, remove it from the oven and stir in the vegetable broth and lime juice.
  2. Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
  3. Fill each tortilla with the eggplant mixture, then top with red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
  4. Serve with salsa on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add your favorite toppings like jalapeños or vegan cheese for extra flavor.

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